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2004 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Last edited on 12/30/2007 by cab blends
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Harvesting Notes:
Following wet February weather, warm March temperatures forced early budbreak, and unusually dry spring conditions, plus a brief heat spike at the end of April, hastened flowering and kept vine vigor under control. Summer was moderate until picking time, when a brief hot spell jump-started what had been a gradual, if early, beginning to the harvest.
Winemaking Notes:
Seventeen months of barrel age in 25% new oak, of which 89% was French and 11% was American. Overall blend 90% French oak, 10% American. Average 23 days of maceration.
Analysis:
Alcohol, 14.4%; titratable acidity, 5.65 grams per liter; pH, 3.72.
Tasting Notes:
Ripe jammy fruit and cola aromas with hints of dried herbs. Medium to full body with cherry, raspberry and mineral flavors. Lively acidity leads to a fruity and persistent finish.
Following wet February weather, warm March temperatures forced early budbreak, and unusually dry spring conditions, plus a brief heat spike at the end of April, hastened flowering and kept vine vigor under control. Summer was moderate until picking time, when a brief hot spell jump-started what had been a gradual, if early, beginning to the harvest.
Winemaking Notes:
Seventeen months of barrel age in 25% new oak, of which 89% was French and 11% was American. Overall blend 90% French oak, 10% American. Average 23 days of maceration.
Analysis:
Alcohol, 14.4%; titratable acidity, 5.65 grams per liter; pH, 3.72.
Tasting Notes:
Ripe jammy fruit and cola aromas with hints of dried herbs. Medium to full body with cherry, raspberry and mineral flavors. Lively acidity leads to a fruity and persistent finish.